Georgia Industrial Hemp Bill Introduced … And More

HB 465

Georgia Representative John Pezold (R-Columbus) submitted an Industrial Hemp Bill for consideration in the Georgia House on 2/22/2017. The Bill proposes the creation of an Industrial Hemp Commission and the establishment of a Hemp research program in cooperation with state universities.

I reached out to Representative Pezold and asked him why he thought the bill was important. He told me, “It’s long past time for Georgia to embrace hemp again. It was made illegal in large part because of the threat it posed to plastics manufacturers, as the plant is used in a myriad of products, among them plastic, textiles, and soap. There’s no telling how many jobs will be created with the legalization of this plant.”

Not surprisingly, Representative Allen Peake is also a co-sponsor of this Resolution. Representative Micah Gravely, another co-sponsor, is also a strong advocate of getting cannabis medicine to Georgia patients.

Thank you, Representative Clark and co-sponsors, for telling Congress this is none of the Federal government’s business.

A Brighter Future for Cannabis In Georgia

“NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body believe that federal laws, including the Controlled Substances Act, should be amended to explicitly allow states to set their own marijuana and hemp policies without federal interference and urge the administration not to undermine state marijuana and hemp policies“.

These are words from HR340 that lift my heart, that give me hope. Knowing that we have Georgia legislators that recognize the base reasons for the criminalization of Hemp and Marijuana and that recognize this is a States’ Rights issue, is encouraging.

We should all reach out to our Georgia Representatives who have sponsored HB465 and HR340, thank them, and give them a symbolic pat on the back.

There CAN be a market, Tammy. It’s a matter of several issues coming together. Both the U.S. House and U.S. Senate have passed the 2018 Farm Bill. State Representative Tom McCall is heading the drive to get Hemp into Georgia as an “experimental” crop, administered by the University system. It ain’t perfect, but it’s a start. Contact your State Rep and Senator and tell them to support the legalization of Hemp cultivation in Georgia.

Hello Tammy,
The profit for farming hemp as a proven sustainable crop is for the visionary entrepreneur like yourself. Once Georgia approves the experimental hemp research program, we can help you with 100% certified organic soil amendments which will give you the competitive edge in the Georgia hemp market.
Best regards,
Fred
Aiye Alkame